MLB 11 The Show Community Day Discussion Thread - Questions, Answers etc.

[Jgainsey]

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How are the animations when it comes to player interaction with walls?

Imo, these were some of the least natural looking animations in last year's game. Have you guys noticed any improvement in that specific department? Sorry if it has already been covered...

[Chef Matt]

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How are the animations when it comes to player interaction with walls?

Imo, these were some of the least natural looking animations in last year's game. Have you guys noticed any improvement in that specific department? Sorry if it has already been covered...

Someone answered a while back that it was toned down a bit.

[Pared]

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You and a buddy can be on 2 seperate ps3's and play the cpu online.

There ya go! Thanks for chiming in nem.

Can yall talk about the broadcast cams of each park, or there an embargo on the subject...thanks.

About the pitching cameras... they will all have a unique angle to them.

The most extreme example is Washington. I believe they have the straight centerfield camera, similar to the angle ESPN used to promote a few years ago.

Either way, with full customizable pitching angles, you'll be able to change it to whatever you'd like.

[PSNation]

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How are the animations when it comes to player interaction with walls?

Imo, these were some of the least natural looking animations in last year's game. Have you guys noticed any improvement in that specific department? Sorry if it has already been covered...

It's much more toned-down. When I back into a wall, the player doesn't wildly react to it, and I even saw a right-fielder on the run toward the wall catch it at the last second and put up his hands to soften the impact with the wall. Those kinds of things are much more natural this year for sure.

[nemesis04]

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- Enigma, have you seen any differences in fielding with the elite fielders and the average fielders? I know that you said a little about speed in the outfield. I was thinking more about the infield, one thing that kind of bothered me was seeing defensive subs making ridiculous plays, sliding in the hole at short, popping up and throwing a rope over to first to get the runner by 4 or 5 steps. I get the impression that this will not happen anymore but I was just wondering what you are seeing with different fielding tiers.

Thanks

I'll answer this. At first look you probably are going to say to yourself i do not see much difference. The more you play, the changed player attribute ratings start to reveal themselves as you get exposed to different players with different attribute skill sets. Not all fielders will have the same animation portfolio so to speak. So the only way you would see that sliding catch animation at ss is if it was a highly rated player. I have played quite a few games and to be honest I have not see that animation once! Momentum plays a huge role in fielding. It is not overdone but you will pay if you are careless in your path to the ball.

[wsu_gb23]

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does anyone else notice what I see? It looks like the lineup/posistion logic is still wrong.

Weeks playing SS
Fielder in CF
Braun at 3rd
Betancourt at 2nd
McGehee in LF
Gomez at 1B

Surprised they have Grienke Pitching

Will this be fixed? It's one of the most glaring issues facing this game.

[idesign2]

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Two things I'm curious about:

1) Is some kind of weekly highlights show included in franchise mode? If not, are there any other features that will enhance franchise immersion?

2) Will there be an online management tool for franchises (view stats, advance games, make roster moves, etc.)?

I actually don't expect either of these features to make it into the game this year. Having said that, I would like to know whether these items (and similar advanced improvements) are at least being discussed by SCEA and whether we can expect them in the next year or so. Thanks.

[Knight165]

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Has anyone been able to get a good look at ball physics? Particularly the ball in flight. Does it hook or slice better than previous years? Do the ground balls have more variety in the way they move over the infield?

Thanks guys!

This is improved. The balls JUST down the lines getting past the 3B/1B is better and I love the way the ball is moving around the park now.

Knight,
Were more stats added to player card as well as teams played on? Also can we view previous seasons stats, leaders, standings, etc? For 30 team control did they add a sim feature for draft picks?
Thanks

It's the same tb.....I'll be yelling for next year.

Knight,

Will this new roster vault functionality allow you to get all your current classic players in there or will you need to recreate them all from scratch again? I hope they found a way to accommodate current work you have done so as not to have to recreate over 1000 classic players again this year.
No...only newly created players. I don't think this will ever change.

C

Is the call up/send down logic based on stats for franchise like it has been stated for RTTS??

No. .....they are seperate. They will be working on this for '12 I would say.

Dear Knight,

I understand from your message that player potential and years of service are non-editable characteristics. However, as I understand it, with the new Player Vault one has at least the option to hunt for a fictitious player of the potential and years of service from any franchise for a particular player before creating him. The player vault gives alot more flexibility.

Yes...this is true. The service time will be tough....too many 0.00 guys.....because if they had any they would be real and you can't edit or upload them to the Vault. The potential...you will be able to get ANY combo you want onto your roster.
I can't stress how GREAT of an addition this is for roster guys.

Karle

Knight,

I hope you get a chance to try out MOM in Season or Franchise. I'm sure a lot of us MOM players would like to know if any of our suggestions have been implemented.

I haven't got much in...I'll play today, but it's most likely the same and on the slate for next year. The focus was on RTTS, stadiums, player models and online this year. Just not enough dev time to go around.

Hey Knight, are you going to post a thread about all of the Franchise stuff?

It's basically the same. They are working on fixing some bugs...and tweaking AI. Some of the new additions in other areas will indirectly improve the franchise mode. They have improved the bullpen logic(especially MR appearance stats) a lot.

Any more online goodness that hasn't been revealed yet? Is it possible to roam around in the sportsconnect menus and take a look see?
Yes. MUCH goodness here. Dev blog.

Thanks.

That's nt good news on no "new" classic stadiums, but the Player Vault addition sounds very promising. I was holding out hope for Tiger Stadium, but there is always next year.

So far the graphics and features look amazing, is the gameplay as amazing?
I know....me too. Maybe next year. Gameplay....is A LOT OF FUN!

Yeah me too, but I like the sounds of the player vault additions as well, it may be easier to create those classic seasons.

This...and another addition/improvement is going to make historical seasons....AWESOME. :wink::wink:....THANKS KOLBE!!!

One other quick question, and I apologize if it's already been asked, but does the cpu hitter take any more practice swings while standing in the box and waiting for the pitcher to decide on his pitch. In past years, the cpu hitter would just stand there with his bat on his shoulder in his hitting stance -- hopefully the cpu batter will now take an extra practice swing or two, or even step out of the box, which would be awesome.

Yes...if you don't X through them.

Can yall talk about the broadcast cams of each park, or is there an embargo on the subject...thanks.

They are exact to each park(as you would see on a local TV broadcast...plus the 4 customs that you can make and save are a camera guys dream.

How are the animations when it comes to player interaction with walls?
Much improved.

Imo, these were some of the least natural looking animations in last year's game. Have you guys noticed any improvement in that specific department? Sorry if it has already been covered...

There are a ton of new ani's..looks great.

On another note....I spoke to one of the audio guys....I forget how many now...but the amount of lines of commentary he told me are in the game now ASTOUNDED me.

More to come.

M.K.
Knight165

[Motown]

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I'll answer this. At first look you probably are going to say to yourself i do not see much difference. The more you play, the changed player attribute ratings start to reveal themselves as you get exposed to different players with different attribute skill sets. Not all fielders will have the same animation portfolio so to speak. So the only way you would see that sliding catch animation at ss is if it was a highly rated player. I have played quite a few games and to be honest I have not see that animation once! Momentum plays a huge role in fielding. It is not overdone but you will pay if you are careless in your path to the ball.

Hey nem, wouldn't the analog fielding take away the player's arm strength attributes? how does this work? for example Delino Deshields vs Jay Bruce would Deshields arm strength be equal to Bruces w/ a full bar on the analog as oppose to Bruce's full bar? thanks...ohh & thanks Pared for the response.

[Pared]

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Will this be fixed? It's one of the most glaring issues facing this game.

LOL I'm sorry but your drama is actually funny.

It will be discussed but "most glaring issues facing this game" is a riot. There is no need to be overly dramatic when pointing something out.

[wsu_gb23]

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LOL I'm sorry but your drama is actually funny.

It will be discussed but "most glaring issues facing this game" is a riot. There is no need to be overly dramatic when pointing something out.

I wasn't really being dramatic. But this is such an obvious problem and a fundamental part of baseball. How does it get overlooked every year? It doesn't bother you that you have to manually change it for every game?

[Sco291]

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On another note....I spoke to one of the audio guys....I forget how many now...but the amount of lines of commentary he told me are in the game now ASTOUNDED me.

More to come.

M.K.
Knight165

This makes me want to frolic around the room like a little kid. AWESOME.

[DickDalewood]

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In regards to the stadium specific broadcast cams... Is that a preset option in the menu, or do I have to choose that stadium's cam before each game? I'm assuming it's the former, but I just want to check

[dave724]

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You and a buddy can be on 2 seperate ps3's and play the cpu online.

Awesome, will it also be available for online franchise? Thanks, you guys are the best...

[bukktown]

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Hey nem, wouldn't the analog fielding take away the player's arm strength attributes? how does this work? for example Delino Deshields vs Jay Bruce would Deshields arm strength be equal to Bruces w/ a full bar on the analog as oppose to Bruce's full bar? thanks...ohh & thanks Pared for the response.

Hahaha we have a Delino DeShields name spotting! Nice!